King County Sheriff

Emergency: Call 9-1-1 

King County Courthouse
516 Third Ave
Room W-150
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 296-4155
TTY Relay: 7-1-1
sheriff@kingcounty.gov

Call (206) 296-3311 to report a neighborhood problem or a crime that is not an emergency.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic Violence Protection Orders/Anti-Harassment Protection Orders/Sexual Assault Protection Orders

Per state law, these orders are to be served by the law enforcement agency where the respondent resides or works. For us, that means unincorporated King County, and/or the cities that contract with KCSO for police services. These cities are: Beaux Arts, Burien, Covington, Kenmore, Maple Valley, Newcastle, North Bend, Sammamish, SeaTac, Shoreline, Skykomish, and Woodinville.

In order for our office to attempt service, we need the complete order, petition (if applicable), in addition to the Law Enforcement Information Sheet. This form provides law enforcement with valuable information that will assist us in effecting service.

There is no fee associated with service of Domestic Violence Protection Orders or Sexual Assault Protection Orders. To obtain the fees for service of Anti-Harassment Protection Orders, please phone or visit our office.


Contact or Visit the Civil Unit

Civil Process Unit
King County Courthouse
516 Third Avenue, Room W-150
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 296-3800
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed weekends and holidays.


Fees charged

Fees are payable in advance. To obtain the exact fee for your service, please phone or visit our office. Acceptable methods of payment are cash, check, or money order. Checks and money orders should be made payable to "King County Sheriff." At this time, we do not accept credit or debit cards.


Related Information

Check current status of civil cases
King County District Court Forms
Washington Administrative Code
Revised Code of Washington
King County District Court
King County Superior Court